Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
SINTRA GROUP FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria (City) public safety departments have the need for professional investigators to conduct pre -employment background investigations for police personnel and other public safety positions in order to ensure compliance with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, employment law, and best practices in public safety hiring; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Police Department issued a Request for Proposals to identify a qualified firm capable of conducting large -scale public safety background investigations, providing consistent investigative standards, integrating with the City’s transition to a modern digital background investigation platform, and offering competitive pricing; and
WHEREAS, Sintra Group was determined to be the most qualified proposer based on its extensive experience conducting public safety background investigations throughout California, its demonstrated capacity to provide consistent and timely services, and its ability to integrate with the City’s digital background investigation system; and
WHEREAS, approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Sintra Group will promote consistency in investigative standards, administrative efficiency, and accountability for both the Police and Fire Departments, and will be funded through salary savings generated by vacant positions without creating an additional impact on the General Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approving a professional services agreement to Sintra Group for public safety background investigation services in an amount not to exceed $225,000 for a three - year term; and
SECTION 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and take any necessary actions to implement this project; and
SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of March 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager